Augustine (354-430), Cross, Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
The death of the Lord our God should not be a cause of shame for us; rather, it should be our greatest hope, our greatest glory. In taking upon himself the death that he found in us, he has most faithfully promised to give us life in him, such as we cannot have of ourselves. He loved us so much that, sinless himself, he suffered for us sinners the punishment we deserved for our sins. How then can he fail to give us the reward we deserve for our righteousness, for he is the source of righteousness? How can he, whose promises are true, fail to reward the saints when he bore the punishment of sinners, though without sin himself? Brethren, let us then fearlessly acknowledge, and even openly proclaim, that Christ was crucified for us; let us confess it, not in fear but in joy, not in shame but in glory.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Augustine (354-430), Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
The spiritual virtue of a sacrament is like light; although it passes among the impure, it is not polluted.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Augustine (354-430), Humility, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Spiritual (life)
Beware of despairing about yourself: you are commanded to put your trust in God, and not in yourself.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Augustine (354-430), Grace, Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
For grace is given not because we have done good works, but in order that we may be able to do them.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Augustine (354-430), Church, Page: Quotes, Quote Author
A Christian should be an Alleluia from head to foot.
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
Acceptance, Augustine (354-430), Page: Quotes, Quote Author, Quote Topic
God’s love is unconditional. Be sure that yours is too!
–Saint Augustine (354-430)
